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DINNERS' MANUAL 



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BIBLE STUDY 



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WHAT THE BIBLE IS 

AND HOW TO USE IT IN 

PERSONAL WORK." 




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Compiled l^>y J". V. I^E^^^1I>. 



Chicago : 

Young Men's Era Publishing Co. 

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HJ* preface. 



Many young people, and many new converts, really desire 
to be soul-winners, but shrink from all effort in the direction 
of personal work because of a consciousness of not knowing 
how to proceed. The "Sword of the Spirit " is recognized as 
the one effective weapon for aggressive warfare and one of the 
hopeful signs of the times is the large number of " Workers' 
Training Classes " which are giving to their members a knowl- 
edge of how to use the Word of God. Of the several outlines 
of study for such classes which have been published, all, or 
nearly all, are better suited to the use of those who are some- 
what advanced in Bible Study, and a desire for something that 
should be specially adapted to beginners has led to the com- 
pilation of this little Manual, which makes no claim to be any- 
thing more than a gathering up of such outlines and sugges- 
tions as have been demonstrated by experience to be practical 
in giving instruction as to what the Bible is, what it teaches, 
and how to use it in personal work. The course is elementary 
and fundamental, making a basis that will be of great value 
for the deeper study of the Scriptures in later years. The 
compiler has found that beginners are more easily interested 
in the study of persons than of book outlines or topics, and it 
is therefore expected that the consideration of the characters 
of the Bible, in such connection with chronology as makes 
their position in history easily^ recalled, will give such utility 
to the course as to make it desirable. 

In organizing a Bible Training Class, a few things are 
very important: 

i. The class should not be large. Greater freedom and 
best results are secured in a class of six to ten members. In 
no case should there be more than twelve to sixteen. If a 
greater number apply, organize more classes. 

2. The members of the class should be only those who 
will concede that a knowledge of the Scriptures is as im- 
portant to spiritual life as a common school education is to 
social life, and who will manifest an earnestness in securing 
this knowledge. 

3. A pledge should be signed, binding each (a) to be 
present at each session of the class (sickness, absence from 
the city, or previous permission of the leader alone excusing) 
and (b) to spend not less than one hour per week in diligent 
study preparatory to the study of the class room. Seme 
classes make the limit two or even three hours. 

4 The hour for the class should be the most convenient 
in the week for those who are members; the room should be 
not large but well ventilated, free from interruption, provided 
with a large table or tables and a blackboard if possible. 

5. Each member of the class should possess a good refer- 
ence Bible, Smith's Bible Dictionary, Index to the Bible,- 
Cruden's Concordance, and a cheap note book with lead pen- 
cil. The Bible and note book should always be brought to the 
class room, 

6. Personal work should be at once commenced by the 
members of the class. Only thus can they get the full benefit 
of the course of study. All theory is of but little value with- 
out practice. The earlier we begin, the more time will we- 
have in which to honor our Lord. 



CONTENTS,— Part i. 

HOLY SCRIPTURES. 



Lesson. 


PROMINENT CHARACTERS AND PERIODS. 


Page. 


I 


The Bible, ----- 


4 


II 


Titles of the Bible, - 


6 


III 


Classification of Old Testament, - 


8 


IV 


Classification of New Testament, 


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V 


Outline for study by Characters, - 


12 


VI 


Adam, 


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Jared and Enoch, - 


16 


VIII 


Noah, ---_._ 


18 


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Abraham, - 


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Moses, - - - 


22 


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Solomon, - 


24 


XII 


Zerubbabel, - 


26 


XIII 


Jesus Christ, (a) Period of Preparation, 


28 


XIV 


Jesus Christ, (b) Work and Methods, 


SO 


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Jesus Christ, (c) His Passion, 


32 


XVI 


Period of the Early Races, 


34 


XVII 


Period of the Chosen Family, 


36 


XVIII 


Period of Israel as a People, 


38 


XIX 


Period of Israel as a Kingdom, 


40 


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Period of the Jewish Province, 


42 


XXI 


Period of the Early Church. 

(a) Ascension and Promise of Christ's 






Return, 


44 


XXII 


Period of the Early Church. 






{b) Holy Spirit given, Church founded 


46 


XXIII 


Period of the Early Church. 






(c) Christianity among the Jews, 


48 


XXIV 


Period of the Early Church. 






(d) Christianity among the Gentiles, 


50 


XXV 


Peter, the Apostle to the Jews, 


52 


XXVI 


Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, 


54 



CONTENTS— Part 2. 
USE OF THE SCRIPTURES. 



Lesson. 



I 
II 

III 
IV 

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VI 

VII 

VIII 

IX 

X 

XI 

XII 

XIII 

XIV 

XV 

XVI 
XVII 
XVII 
XIX 

XX 

XXI 
XXII 

XXIII 

XXIV 

XXV 

XXVI 



DOCTRINES AND PERSONAL WORK. 



How to Study the Bible, 
How to Study the Bible, - 
Salvation and Growth in Grace, - 
What God is, - 
What Jesus Christ is, - 
What the Holy Spirit is, - 
Regeneration, ■ - 

Faith, ------ 

Confession, ----- 

How to use the Bible in Personal Work, 
' ' Don't know whether I am a Christian, " 
One who fears the laugh, - - - 
One who prefers pleasure to worship, 
One who has stopped attending meet- 
ings, ------ 

"Will become a Christian some other 
time," ------ 

"Would like to, but don't know how," 
One who "will try to do better," - 
Fears that " he will not hold out," - 
1 ' Have tried it once but didn't succeed, '■ 
' ' As good as some who belong to 
churches," - - - - 

* ' Don't want to think about God," 
' ' Have been taught that everybody will 
be saved," ----- 

" Don't believe there is a Hell," 
How to take part in Meeting, 
How to lead a Meeting, - 
How to follow up a Meeting, 



4 
LESSON I. 

PART I. THE BIBLE. 

A wonderful book written by about thirty- 
five men — ranking from humblest herdsmen 
to most wise scholars and kings — and cover- 
ing i, 600 years of time, but dictated by the 
Triune God to show mankind the way to be 
saved from sin. 

Suppose the figure 3 to represent the 
Trinity. 

Set down this figure (3) and next to 
it its square (9) and we have the num- y 39 
ber of books in the Old Testament. 

Multiply these two figures (3 and 9) 
together and we get the number of y 27 
books in the New Testament. 

Books in both Testaments, 66 

As if the 3 were doubled for emphasis 
and marked down for each Testament. 
Thus the matters pertaining to the Trinity 
pervade both Testaments. 



Learn the names of the books of the Old 
Testament and be able to recite them in 
order. 



PART 2. HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE. 

We are to understand that it is infallible, 

Isaiah viii, 20. 

Because God says so. II Pet. i, 21. 

Because the Old Testament was so care- 
fully guarded and handed down by the 
Jews — from Moses on through the rulers to 
Ezra, the Rabbis, etc. 

Because the Old and New Testaments 
have been preserved and copied' by monks 
and hermits in monasteries, etc., to the 
time of the printing press. 



NOTES ON LESSON I. 



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LESSON II. 

PART I. TITLES OF THE BIBLE. 

Commonly used — 

Bible, Book of Books, Inspired Word, 
Holy Writ. 

Found in the Bible — 

The Book, Book of the Law, Book of 
the Covenant, Law of the Lord, Law and 
the Prophets, Moses and the Prophets, 
The Scriptures, Holy Scriptures, The 
Word, Word of God, Word of Christ. 

(Figurative.} Fire, Hammer, Lamp 5 
Milk, Meat, Seed, Sword. 

Which of these titles refer to the entire 
Bible, and which to only a part of it? 

Locate Places in the Bible where those 
are to be found which refer to the entire 
Bible. 

Which one do you prefer? and why? 



Learn names of the books of the New 
Testament and be able to recite them in 
order. 



PART 2. HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE. 

(i) That we may understand the way of 
Salvation. John xx, 31, and 

(2) That we may grow spiritually. II 
Pet. ii ? 2. 

In order to accomplish these things to 
best advantage, the study must be done: 

(a) Prayerfully, !bph. vi, 18 (first clause). 

(b) Daily, Job. xxiii, 12 (last clause). 



NOTES ON LESSON II. 



LESSON III. 

PART I. CLASSIFICATION OF BOOKS OF THE 

OLD TESTAMENT. 

(i) Pentateuch— 5— G. E. L. N. D. 

(J- J- R - 

(2) Historical— 12— J *S. 2 S. !K. 2 K. *C. 2 C. 

( E. N. E. 

(3) Poetic— 5— J. P. P. E. SS. 

f Greater— 5—I. J. L. E. D. 
, '_ , . ( Ho. To. Am. 

(4) Prophetic^ Lesser . I2 J Qb. Jo. Mi. Na. 

[ ( Ha. Ze. Ha. Ze. Ma. 

Drill in finding them. 



PART 2. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES. 

(i) About Salvation: 

(a) Everybody needs it, Rom. iii, 22, 23. 

(b) God wants all to have it, 

Ezek. xviii, 32. 

(c) It is through Christ only, Acts, iv, 12. 

(2) About Growth in Grace: 

(a) It is expected, II Peter iii, 18. 

(b) It is gradual, Mark iv. 28. 

(c) It is through life in Christ, John xv, 4, 



NOTES ON LESSON III. 



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PART I. CLASSIFICATION OF BOOKS OF THE 

NEW TESTAMENT. 

Historical— 5— M. M. L. J. A. 

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Prophetic — 1 — Rev. 

Drill in finding them. 



General — 7 



II 



PART 2. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT 

GOD. 

(a) He is eternal, Deut. xxxii, 40. 

(b) He is One, yet three persons, 

Deut. vi, 4; Matt, iii, 16, 17. 

(c) He is almighty, Gen. i, 1. 

(d) He is holy, Lev. xix, 2. 

(e) He is merciful and just, Ex. xxxiv, 7. 



NOTES ON LESSON IV. 



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LESSON V. 

PART I. OUTLINE FOR STUDY OF THE OLD 

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EXPLANATION OF DIAGRAM. 

The straight line in diagram indicates 
the time from Adam t(3 Christ divided into 
periods of 1,000 years, with subdivisions of 
500 years, each period finding on the scene 
some prominent character of Bible History. 

Curved lines indicate the General Periods 
of Bible History as follows: E. R. =Early 
Races; C. F.=Chosen Family; I. P. = 
Israel as a People; I. K.=Israel as a King- 
dom; J. P.=The Jewish Province. 

Thorough knowledge of these will greatly 
simplify Bible study. 



PART 2. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT 

] CHRIST. 

(a) He is like unto us, Phil, ii, 7. 

(b) He is Divine, Matt, iii, 17. 

(c) He is our Saviour, I Tim. i, 15, 

(d) He is our Life, I Jno. v, 11. 



NOTES ON LESSON V. 



LESSON VI. 

PART I. THE HISTORY OF ADAM. 

Gen. i, 26 to v, 5. 
Meaning of name. Earthy Man. 
Probably thus named because of his 



origin. 



His Start in Life. 

In the image of God, i, 27. 
With good surroundings, 

i, 28, 29, and ii, 8-i2» 
With only one restriction, ii, 17. 

His Companion. 

Intended as a helper, ii, 18. 

Goes wrong and leads him astray, iii, 6. 

His Later Life. 

Banished under curse, iii, 16-24. 

Sorrow, Thorns, Sweat. 
Children given, iv, 1, 2, 25. 

Cain, Abel, Seth. 
Death — aged 930 years, v, 5. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

Opportunities with great possibilities, 

Matt, xxv, 29. 
Influence of companionship, Ps. i, 1. 
Deliverance from the curse, 

Gen. iii, 15; II Pet. iii, 13. 

{Sorrow, Matt, xxvi, 38. 
Sweat, Luke, xxii, 44. 
Thorns, John, xix, 5. 



PART 2. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT 

THE HOLY SPIRIT. 

(a) He is a person, Acts xiii, 2. 

(b) He is divine, I Pet. i, 12. 

(c) His work is to convert, Tit. iii, 5. 

(d) After conversion, 

He leads, Rom. viii, 14. 
Comforts, Jno. xiv, 16. 
Gives power, Acts i, 8. 



NOTES ON LESSON VI. 



i6 
LESSON VII. 

PART I. HISTORICAL STUDY. 

jared, — Gen. v, 15-20. 
Meaning of name, Descent. 



Patriarch — fifth from Adam. 
Born 3544 B. C. Died 2582 B. C. 
Name seemingly recorded, with nine 
others in the same chapter, to trace the 
line of descent and show the long life of 
the patriarchs who were probably worship- 
pers of God. 

enoch, — Gen. v. 18-24. 
Meaning of name, Experienced. 

Patriarch — son of Jared and father of 
Methuselah, the two oldest men that ever 
lived. Born? Died? 

Contemporary with all the preceding pa- 
triots, also with polygamous Lamech whose 
son Jabal was the first herdsman, Jubal, 
inventor of musical instruments and Tubal 
Cain the first smith. 

He prophesied against the evils of his 
day, Jude, 14, 15. 

He walked with God, Gen. v, 22, 24. 

He pleased God, Heb. xi, 5. 

PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

True religion brings long life and happi- 
ness, Prov. iii, 1, 2. 

To walk with God is better than the en- 
joyment of the world, Ps. lxiii, 3. 



i7 



PART 2.— WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT 
REGENERATION. 

(a) It is necessary, John iii, 3, 7. 

(b) It is a partaking of the divine nature, 

, T U Pet « h 4. 

(c) It is a work of the Holy Spirit, 

/jn T Titus iii, 5. 

(a) It comes through the word, 

I Pet. i, 23. 

(e) It is brought about by faith, 

I John v, 1. 

NOTES ON LESSON VII. 



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LESSON VIII. 

PART I. THE HISTORY OF NOAH. 

Gen. v, 29 to ix, 29. 
Meaning of name, Rest or Comfort. 



Before the Flood. 

Bad surroundings, Gen. vi, 5. 
A faithful preacher, 

Gen. vi, 9; II Pet. ii, 5, 
Builder of the Ark, Gen. vi, 22. 

During the Flood. 

The Ark filled, Gen, vii, 19. 
Rain, high water, Gen. vii, 12-24. 
Ark rests on Ararat, Gen. viii, 4. 

After the Flood. 

The first Altar and Sacrifice, 

Gen, viii, 20. 
The Covenant, Gen. ix, 8-17. 
Death, aged 950, Gen. ix, 29. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 



In the world but not of it, John xvii, 15. 
Safety under God's care, Psa. xci, 9, 10. 
Sacrifice pleasing to God, Rom. xii, 1. 



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PART I. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT 

FAITH. 

(a) It is assurance, Heb. xi, i. (R. V.) 

(b) It is believing God, Heb, xi, 6. 

(c) It is receiving Christ, John i, 12. 

(d) It is committing all to Christ, 

Isa. xxvi, 3. 



NOTES ON LESSON VIIL 



20 

LESSON IX. 

PART I. THE HISTORY OF ABRAHAM. 

Gen. xi, 25, to xxv, 10. 
Meaning of name, Father of a multitude. 



Family Record. 

Born in Ur of Chaldees, Gen. xi, 28. 

Son of Terah, Uncle of Lot, Gen. xi, 27. 

Father of Ishmael and Isaac, 

Gen. xvi, 15, and xxi, 3. 

Incidents in His Life. 

Moves to Haran, Father dies, 

Gen. xi, 31, 32. 

Moves to Canaan, receives the promise, 
erects an altar, Gen. xii, 5-8. 

Moves to Egypt, deceives *Pharaoh, is 
banished and returns to Canaan, 

Gen. xii, 10, and xiii, 1. 

Separation from Lot, Gen. xiii, 9. 

Rescues Lot from Captors, 

Gen. xiv, 1-16. 

Circumcision and Promise, Gen. xvii, 10. 

Destruction of Sodom, Gen. xix, 24, 25. 

Deceit at Gerar, Gen. xx, 2. 

Offering of Isaac, Gen. xxii, 1-14. 

PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

Dangers of Worldly Prosperity, 

Matt, xiii, 22. 

Reward of Unselfishness, Luke vi, 38. 

Power of Faith, Rom. iv, 20-22. 



21 



PART 2. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT 

CONFESSION. 

(a) It is necessary, Matt, x, 32-33. 

(b) It involves testifying by mouth, 

Rom. x, 9. 

(c) It demands church membership, 

Matt, iii, 15; Luke xxii, 19. 

(d) It requires a consistent Christian life, 

I Pet. ii, 9. 



NOTES ON LESSON IX. 



22 

LESSON X. 

PART I. THE HISTORY OF MOSES. 

Meaning of name. Saved from the Water. 



Forty years; Educational, 

Ex. ii, 1-15; Acts vii, 20-29. 
Born, Hidden, Found. 
Advantages of a Prince. 
Defends an Israelite; compelled to flee. 

Forty years; Preparatory, 

Ex. ii, 21 — iv, 31; Acts vii, 29-35. 
Service in Midian; Marriage. 
Revelation through Burning Bush. 
Return to Egypt with Aaron. 

Forty years; Active Work of Life, 
Leads Israel forth: Exodus. 
10 plagues, v-xii; Miracles, xiv-xvii. 
Law at Sinai, xix-xxiii; Golden Calf, xxxii; 

Tabernacle. 
Guide through wanderings: Numbers. 
Smites the Rock, xx, 7-12. 
Dies at Mt. Nebo, 

Deut. xxxii, 49, 50; xxxiv, 5, 6. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

Proper education must have Piety for a 
foundation, Prov. ix, 10. 

Communion with God the best prepara- 
tion for life, Ps. cxix, 72. 

The power of a consecrated life, 

Phil, iv, 13. 



23 



PART 2. HOW TO USE THE BIBLE IN- 
PERSONAL WORK. 

i. Know that you are saved, and how, 

Titus iii, 5. 

2. Realize that you are not opening a 
matter for discussion but dealing with a 
settled fact, John iii, 18. 

3. Remember that each inquirer has one 
chief difficulty. Find it and remove it. 

4. Never engage in a controversy. If 
any candid objections appear, answer them, 
not with arguments or somebody's exper- 
ience, but with the Word of God. 

5. Understand that nowhere in the Bible 
does feeling appear as a condition or element 
of salvation. Teach faith. 

6. Gently but earnestly urge immediate 
decision. It may be the last opportunity 
of the inquirer — or yourself. 

7. Be prayerful. Use tact. Depend on 
the Holy Spirit for power to convert. 

8. Study your Bible every day and be 
familiar with at least one passage for each 
of the different classes of people that you 
are likely to meet. 



NOTES ON LESSON X. 



2 4 

LESSON XI. 

PART I. HISTORY OF SOLOMON. 

Meaning of name, Peaceable. 



Early Surroundings. 

Kingdom of David, I Chr. xxii, 7, 8. 

Conspiracy of Absalom, 

II Sam. xv 7 1 — xviii, 17. 

Conspiracy of Adonijah, I Kin. i, 5-53. 

Prime of Life. 

Choice of Wisdom, I Kin. iii, 5-14. 

The temple, I Kin. vi, 1-9. 

Magnificent reign, I Kin. x, 4-7; 

political alliances; splendor of court; 
Song of Solomon; Proverbs. 

Later Years. 

Oppression of Israelites, I Kin. xii, 1-4. 

Enslaving of Canaanites, 

II Chr. ii, 17, 18. 

Strange women, idolatry; II Kin.xi, 1-11; 
Ecclesiastes (?). 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

A wise son the hope of the family, 

Prov. xv, 20. 

We get what we choose, Matt, vii, 7. 

The world powerless to satisfy, 

Eccl. ii, 11. 



25 



PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO DON'T 

KNOW WHETHER HE IS A CHRISTIAN. 

Show him that his attitude toward Christ 
determines it (John iii, 18). 

That God's Word is to turn his belief 
into positive knowledge (I John v, 13). 

That this assurance is to come through 
trusting (Isa. 1, 10), and following the Lord 
(John viii, 12). 

That love for Christians will be one of the 
vidences (I John iii, 14). 



NOTES ON LESSON XL 



26 

LESSON XII. 

PART I. HISTORY OF ZERUBBABEL. 

Meaning of name. Stranger at Babylon. 



His Surroundings. 

Israel in Captivity, Jerusalem destroyed, 
Temple burned, II Chr. xxxvi, 14-21. 
Cyrus Liberates the Captives, 

Ezra i, 1-3. 
The Return — Zerubbabel as leader, 

Ezra i, 5 — ii, 67. 

Incidents in His Work. 

Feasts, Sacrifice and Praise, Ez. iii. 
Temple building, Opposition, and 16 

years' delay, Ez. iv. 
Revival under the Prophets, Ez. v, 1, 2. 
Opposition brings help, Ez. v, 3 — vi, 13. 
Completion of Temple and rejoicing, 

Ez, vi, 14-22. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 



Rulers of Nations in God's hand, 

Prov. xxi, 1, 
When God helps all goes well, 

Phil. v. 19. 



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PART 2. — DEALING WITH ONE WHO WILL NOT 

BECOME A CHRISTIAN BECAUSE HE FEARS 

THAT OTHERS WILL LAUGH AT HIM. 

Show him that he lacks manly spirit, 

I Peter iii, 13. 
That he lacks wisdom also, 

Luke xii, 4, 5; Matt, v, 10. 



NOTES ON LESSON XII, 






28 

LESSON XIII. 

PART I. THE HISTORY OF JESUS CHRIST. 

Meaning of name, Anointed Saviour. 
(a) The Period of His Preparation. 



Birth and Infancy. 

The Annunciation, Luke i, 26-33. 

Song of Mary — Song of Zacharias. 
Birth at Bethlehem; Luke ii, 1-7. 

Taxing of Parents, Manger at Inn. 
First Visitors, Luke ii, 8-40; Matt, ii, 

1 -1 1 — Shepherds — Simeon and Anna 

— Wise Men. 
Preservation and Boyhood. 

Flight to Egypt, Matt, ii, 13-18. 

Herod's decree. 
Return to Nazareth, Matt, ii, 19-23. 

Herod's death. 
Visit to Jerusalem, Luke ii, 41-52. 

Passover — Lost from Parents. 
Ripenings of Manhood. 

The Forerunner, Luke, iii, 1-18. 

Preaching — Baptizing. 
The Baptism, Matt, iii, 13-17. 

In Jordan — To fulfill righteousness. 
The Great Temptation, Matt, iv, 1-11. 

Appetite — Presumption — Ambition. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 



Prophecy will all be fulfilled, Matt, v, 18. 
Obedience brings divine protection and 
blessing, Deut. xi, 13-16. 



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PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO WOULD 

RATHER PLAY BALL OR SKATE ON SUNDAY 
THAN ATTEND THE MEETING. 

Show him that the pleasure of the wicked 
is short lived and don't pay, Eccl. xi, g; 
Isa. lviii, 13, 14; Mark viii, 36. 

Don't associate with him very much, 

II Tim. iii, 4, 5; Ps - h x - 



NOTES ON LESSON XIII. 






30 



LESSON XIV. 

PART I. THE HISTORY OF JESUS CHRIST. 

(b) His Work and Methods. 

His Teaching. 

By Pictures: — The New Birth — The Vine 
— The Lily, John iii, 3; Jno. xv, 5; 
Matt. vi, 28. " 

By Parables: — The Backsl'.der — The 
Christian Worker — Reward and Pun- 
ishment, Luke xv, 11-24, Luke x, 
30-37; Luke xvi, 19-31. 

By Proverbs: — On Mount — On Plain — In- 
cidentally, Matt, v, 1-10; Luke vi, 27, 
28; Mark ii, 27. 
His Miracles. 

On Man: — Disease Healed — Demons 
cast out — Dead raised, Mark i, 40-45; 
Mark i, 21-28; Luke vii, 11-17. 

On Nature: — Changing — Controlling — 
Multiplying, John ii, 1-11; Mark iv, 
35-41; Mark vi, 35~44- 
The Apostolate Formed. 

Twelve Humble Men: — Teaching — Work- 
ing Miracles, Mark iii, 14-19. 

Patient Training: — Doctrine — Personal 
Influence; Luke xi, 1-13; John xiii, 15. 

Full Commission : — World - wide — With 
power, Matt, xxviii, 19, 20; Acts i, 8. 

PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

The power of pure speech, Prov. xxv, 11. 
The Christian a wonder-worker, 

Jno. xiv, 12; Matt, xxi, 21. 
Christianity to be perpetuated, 

II Tim. ii, 2. 



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PART 2. — DEALING WITH THE CHRISTIAN WHO 

HAS STOPPED ATTENDING THE 

MEETINGS. 

He is probably allowing worldly things 
to gain his affections, Matt, vi, 21. 
■ This displeases God, Rev. ii, 4. 

It endangers his spiritual life, 

Ex. xxiii, 32, 33. 






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LESSON XV. 

PART I. HISTORY OF JESUS CHRIST. 

(c) His Passion. 



Opposition. 

From Pharisees, Luke xi, 53, 54 — Pre- 
judices crossed — Hypocrisy Unveiled. 

From Sadduces and Herodians, Matt, 
xxii, 16-33 — Political revolt feared. 

Trial. 

Before Annas, Jno. xviii, 13, 14 — Pre- 
ceded by Agony, Betrayal and Arrest. 

Before Caiaphas and Sanhedrim, Mark 
xiv, 53-65 — Night — False witnesses — 
Buffeting. 

Before Pilate, Luke xxiii, 1-15 — Acquit- 
tal — Return from Herod, robed — Given 
over to mob. 
Death. 

On the Cross, Matt, xxvii, 35. 
After scourging and mockery. 

The Crowd, Matt, xxvii, 41, 54-56. 
Jews, Soldiers, Women. 

Last Words — Seven sentences. Repeat 
them. 

PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

Christ's followers may expect opposition. 

Jno. xv, 20. 
Trials bring fellowship with Christ, 

1 Pet. iv, 12, 13. 
Christ's death that we may have life, 

1 Pet. ii, 24. 



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PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO "WILL 

BECOME A CHRISTIAN SOME 
OTHER TIME." 

Show him that it is not certain that he 
will ever reach that time, Prov. xxvii, i. 

If he does reach the time in his mind 
he will be farther away from God and less 
likely to listen to the Holy Spirit than now. 
God's word either makes tender or hard- 
ens, Deut. xi, 26-28. 



NOTES ON LESSON XV. 



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LESSON XVI. 

PART I. PERIODS OF THE HUMAN RACE. 

(/) The Early Races, Adam to Abraham. 
God deals, with the race, or races, direct. 



(a) In Innocency. 

In Eden, Gen. ii, 8. 

One command as law, Gen. ii, 17. 

Transgression, driving forth, 

Gen. iii, 6-24. 
'(b) Under Conscience. 

Fresh start outside of Eden, Gen. iv. 

Gigantic failure, Gen. vi, 5-7. 

The deluge, Gen. vii, 19-22. 

(c) Under ties of Brotherhood. 

Another trial after the Flood, Gen. ix, 1-3. 
The Covenant promise, Gen. ix, 8-13. 
Distrust of God, Babel, Gen. xi, 4-9. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

Splendid surroundings not a reliable 
safeguard, Rom. i, 21. 

Conscience unsafe unless regenerated, 

Acts viii, 3; Jno. iii, 7. 

"Brotherhood of Man" not sufficient to 
give eternal life, Mark x, 21. 



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PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO WOULD 

LIKE TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN, BUT 
don't KNOW HOW. 

He must have such a sorrow for his sin 
as will lead him to forsake it, 

2 Cor. vii, io. 
He must accept Jesus Christ as his per- 
sonal Saviour, John i, 12. 

He must confess Him before men, 

Rom. x, g. 
He must decide to follow Him through 
life, John viii, 12. 



NOTES ON LESSON XVI. 






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LESSON XVII. 

PART I. PERIODS OF THE HUMAN RACE. 

(2) The chosen family — Abraham to Moses. 

God deals with the race as connected 
with the chosen family. 



Principal Characters: 

Abraham, Lot, Isaac, Jacob, Esau, 
Joseph. 

• Sevenfold Promise to Abraham, 

Gen. xii, 2, 3. 

Make of him a great nation. Bless him. 
Make his name great. Make him a 
blessing. Bless his friends. Over- 
throw his enemies. Bless all the earth 
in him. 

Prominent Events. 

Covenant with Abraham, Gen. xv, 5-21. 
Destruction of Sodom, Gen. xix, 17-26. 
Offering of Isaac, Gen. xxii, 1-14. 
Guile of Jacob, Gen. xxvii, 18-23. 
" Guile of Jacob's sons, Gen. xxxvii, 12-34. 
Canaan deserted for Egypt, 

Gen. xlvii, 28; Gen. 1, 22, 26. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 



The righteous man always blessed, 

Ps. v, 12. 
The patience of a covenant-keeping God 
with covenant-breaking men, Jer. iii, 14. 



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PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO HAS DE- 
CIDED TO TRY TO DO BETTER, BUT IS NOT 
WILLING TO CONFESS CHRIST. 

Show him that good deeds cannot save 
him, Isa. lxiv, 6; James ii, io. 

He cannot be saved without confessing 
Christ, Matt, x, 32, 33; Rom. x, 10. 



NOTES ON LESSON XVII. 



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LESSON XVIII. 

PART I. PERIODS OF THE HUMAN RACE. 

(j>) Israel as a People — Moses to Saul. 

God deals with His people through lead- 
ers chosen by Himself. 



Under Moses. 

Great Deliverance, Exodus. 

Ten Plagues; Signs and Wonders. 
Wilderness Wanderings, Numbers. 

Murmurings; Wants supplied. 
A Complete Law, Deuteronomy. 

Religious; Sanitary; Political. 

Under Joshua. 

Canaan entered, Josh, iii, 9-17. 
Enemies conquered, Josh, xi, 18-22. 
Land divided, Josh, xiv, 1-5. 

Under Judges. 

Backsliding and deliverances, 

Judg. ii, 11-16. 
Great degeneracy, Judg. ii, 19, 20. 
Clamor for a king, I Sam. viii, 19-22. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 



The insufficiency of a perfect law, 

Acts xiii, 39. 
Diligence always rewarded, 

Luke xix, 16, 17, 
Folly of trust in man, Ps. cxviii, 9. 



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PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO WILL NOT 

BECOME A CHRISTIAN BECAUSE HE FEARS 
THAT "HE WILL NOT HOLD OUT. " 



He is not "holding out" now, Eph. ii, 12. 
The Christ who saves the soul will keep 
it, Phil, i, 6; I Cor. x 7 13; Phil. iv. 19. 



NOTES ON LESSON XVIII, 






4° 



LESSON XIX. 

PART I. PERIODS OF THE HUMAN RACE. 

(4) Israel as a Kingdom — Saul to Zedekiah. 

God allows his people to "try doing like 
other people." 



Unity. 

Under Saul. Continual War, 

I Sam. xiv, 52. 

Under David. Ark brought back, 

II Sam. vi, 17. 
Under Solomon. Temple built, 

I Kings viii, 63. 

Division. 

Revolt of Ten Tribes, I Kings xii, 16, 17. 
Work of Elijah and Elisha, 

I Kings xvii^-II Kings xiii. 
Jonah's prophesying, Jonah i-iii. 

Decay. 

Rise of Assyrian Power, II Kings xvii, 4. 
Captivity of Ten Tribes, 

II Kings xvii, 24. 
Captivity of Judah, II Kings xxiv, 12-15. 
Isaiah's prophesying. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 



Worldly prosperity not permanent, 

Prov. xxiii, 5. 
Neglect of God brings failure, 

II Kings xviii, 11, 12. 



PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO HAS 

"TRIED IT ONCE BUT FAILED." 

Sin was the cause of failure, Isa. lix, 2. 
God offers another opportunity, 

Jer. iii, 13, 14; II Cor. ix, 8. 



NOTES ON LESSON XIX. 



42 
LESSON XX. 

PART I. PERIODS OF THE HUMAN RACE. 

(S) The Jewish Province, Cyrus to Herod. 
God's people ruled by other nations. 



Under Persians. 

Temple rebuilt, Ez. i. 
Walls rebuilt, Neh. ii-vi. 

Under Macedonians. 

Palestine made part of Syria. 

Under Egyptians. 

Septuagint translation of the Old Testa 
ment. » 

Under Syrians. 

Jerusalem pillaged. 
Jewish religion forbidden. 

Under Maccabees. 

Struggles for freedom. 
Nominal Independence. 

Under Romans. 

Heavy Taxation, Luke ii, 1. • 
Herod as King, Matt, ii, 1. 



Record for this period chiefly in the first 
book of the Maccabees and the writings of 
Josephus. 



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PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO THINKS 

HIMSELF "AS GOOD AS SOME 
CHRISTIANS." 

He is measuring himself by the wrong 
standard, II Cor. x, 18; Gal. ii, 16. 

He is a sinner, Rom. iii, 10. 

He cannot get along as well as the 
Christian, I Tim. iv, 8; I Pet. iv, 18. 



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LESSON XXI. 

PART I. PERIOD-S OF THE HUMAN RACE. 

(6) llie Early Church. 

(a) Ascension of Christ and promise of 
His return. 

God having revealed Himself through 
Christ, makes the witnesses ambassadors 
of the gospel. 



The Resurrection, Luke xxiv, 1-7. 
Stone rolled away. 

Linen wraps lying. 

Announcement by angels. 

Forty Days Interval. 

Ten appearances, Matt, xxviii; Mark 

xvi; Luke xxiv; Jno. xx, xxi; Acts i; 

I Cor. xv. 

To the Women, 2. 

To the Disciples, 6. 

To others, 2. 

The Ascension. 

Promise of Power, Acts i, 8. 

Taken up in a cloud, Acts i, 9. 

Promise of Return, Acts, i, 10, 11. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

Christians to testify the gospel, 

Acts ii, 32. 
Second coming of Christ the chief com- 
fort for the Christian and greatest motive 
for active service, 

I Thess. iv, ib-18; Luke xix, 13, 15. 



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PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO DON'T 

WANT TO THINK ABOUT RELIG- 
IOUS MATTERS. 



He can profit by thinking and acting 
now, Deut. xi, 26-28. 

The opportunity rejected will not always 
remain, Prov. i, 24-26; Isa. i, 28. 



NOTES ON LESSON XXI. 



4 6 
LESSON XXII. 

PART I. PERIODS OF THE HUMAN RACE. 

(<5) The Early Church. 

b) Holy Spirit Given and Church 
Founded. 



The Holy Spirit. 

Descent at Pentecost, Acts ii, 1-4. 
Miraculous power given, 

Acts iii, 6, 7; v, 12. 
Boldness for testimony given, 

Acts iv, 8-10, 31, 33. 

The Church. 

Constituted of Baptized believers, 

Acts ii, 41, 42. 
Ordination of Deacons, Acts vi, 1 6. 
Called Christians, Acts xi, 26. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

The Holy Spirit inspires Mission effort, 

Acts i, 8. 

Have ye received the Holy Ghost? 

The Church loved by Christ, Eph. v, 27. 

Do ye also love the Church? 



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PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO DON'T BE- 
LIEVE IN OUR KIND OF RELIGION BECAUSE 
HIS FATHER THINKS EVERYBODY 
WILL BE SAVED SOMEHOW. 

Show him that his father's belief cannot 
answer for him, Rom. xiv, 12. 

He must be sure what road he is on, 

Prov. xiv, 12. 

He can be saved only by forsaking all 
sin, Rev. xxi, 27, and being born again, 
John iii, 3. 



NOTES ON LESSON XXII. 






4 8 
LESSON XXIII. 

PART I. PERIODS OF THE HUMAN RACE. 

(6) The Early Church, 

(c) Spread of Christianity among the 
Jews. Seven years spent in attempts to 
to evangelize them. 



Persecution. 

Peter and John (imprisonment), 

Acts iv, 1-4, 
Stephen (martyrdom), Acts vii, 57-60. 
The Church (scattered), Acts viii, 1-4. 

Teaching:. 

Peter and John in Samaria, Acts viii, 14. 
Saul at Damascus, Acts ix, 18-22. 
Peter in Lydda, Saron, etc., 

Acts ix, 32-35. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS, 



The benefits of persecution, 

Rom. viii, 28 
The duty of Christians to teach others, 
I Pet. iii, 15; II Tim. ii, 24, 25 



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PART 2. DEALING WITH ONE WHO DON ? T 

BELIEVE THERE IS A HELL. 

He is deceived, 

Matt, xxiv, 4; II Thess. ii, 11. 
Hell is a place of torment, 

• Luke xvi, 23; Matt, xxv, 41, 46. 

Failure to believe a fact does not affect 
the fact, Rom. iii, 3. 



NOTES ON LESSON XXIII. 



5° 
LESSON XXIV. 

PART I. PERIODS OF THE HUMAN RACE. 

(6) The Early Church. 

(d) Spread of Christianity among the 
Gentiles. The Jews rejecting Christ's 
spiritual reign, its privileges are extended 
to the Gentiles. 



By God's Will. 

Revealed to Peter, Acts x. 
Revealed to Apostles, Acts xi, 1-18. 
Revealed to Jews, Acts xiii, 38-47. 

Through Human Means. 
Preaching and Miracles, 

Acts xiv, 1, 3, 8-10. 
Persecution, Acts xiii, 50; xiv, 19, 
Elders ordained, Acts xiv, 23. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 



God desires all to be saved, 

I Tim. ii, 3, 4. 

We are to spread the news, 

Luke xxiv, 47. 



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PART 2. HOW TO TAKE PART IN A MEETING: 

(i) Prepare beforehand, II Tim. ii, 15. 
(2)' Don't be frightened, Jer. i, 8. 
(3) Trust in God for strength, 

Ex. iv. 12. 



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LESSON XXV. 

PART I.— PETER, THE APOSTLE TO THE JEWS, 

Meaning of name, Rock. 



History. 

Son of Jonas, John xxi, 15. 
A Fisherman, Matt, iv, 18. 
A Married Man, Matt, viii, 14. 

Character. 

Self-confident, Mark xiv, 29. 
Impulsive, Matt, xiv, 29. 
Affectionate, John xxi, 17. 

Work. 

Preaching, Acts ii, 14-36. 
Miracles, Acts ix, 32-40. 
Writings, I Pet. and II Pet. 



PRACTICAL THOUGHTS. 

Peter was not a Pope or Mediator, 

I Tim. ii, 5. 

God's forbearance with weak natures, 

Ps. ciii, 14. 

We should be active in service, 

Eph. vi, 10. 



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PART 2. HOW TO LEAD A MEETING. 

i. Get thoroughly into the spirit of the 
topic by prayerful study a week or two in 
advance. 

2. Arrange all details of the plan, in- 
cluding opening talk by leader, short testi- 
monies by such' others as may be wise, 
songs, etc., Ezek. xxxviii, 7. 

3. Be natural. Don't try to imitate 
some other person's manners. 

4. Adhere to the topic. Plan to interest 
the hearers in it. 

5. Be brief: " long talks always exhaust 
the time, frequently exhaust the topic and 
generally exhaust the audience." 

6 Use popular muzic that is in har- 
mony with the topic, occasionally introduc- 
ing some new song, Ps. xxxiii, 3. 

7. Depend upon the Lord for His 
blessing. 



NOTES ON LESSON XXV. 



54 
LESSON XXVI. 

PART I. PAUL, THE APOSTLE TO THE 

GENTILES. 

Meaning of name. Little, 



Preparation, Acts xxii, 3-28. 
A Roman, Jew, City Bred. 
Educated in Bible Truth. 
Converted by Miracle. 

Active Work. 

Preaching, Damascus, Jerusalem, etc., 

Acts ix, 22-29. 
3 Missionary Journeys, Acts xiii-xxi. 
Preaching and Teaching at Rome, 

Acts xxviii, 16-31. 
Writings. 

Gospel-Rom., Col., Eph. 
Suggestions to Churches, 

I Cor., I Tim., Titus. 
Concerning Second Coming, 

I and II Thess., II Tim. 



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PART 2. HOW TO FOLLOW UP A MEETING. 

Be armed with your own Bible which 
should be so familiar to you that you can 
readily find such passages as may be 
needed. 

Be natural in your appro- ch to such as 
you think have been impressed with the 
thoughts of the meeting. 

Observe the suggestions in Part 2 of 
Lesson X, and take the name, address, and 
church preference of the inquirer, to hand 
to the leader of the meeting or the secretary 
of the association. 



NOTES ON LESSON XXVI. 



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